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iPS Cells From Werner Syndrome Patients Established
The generation of iPS cells from Werner syndrome patients could lead to better therapies for the genetic disease.
Crystal Clear View Of Ultrafast Protein Reactions
A new technique to observe protein reactions at the molecular scale has shed light on the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
How Do Cells Measure Length?
Scientists have identified the protein complex that cells use as a molecular ruler to measure lengths with nanometer precision.
Moving From Panic To Avoidance
Brain activity in a region known as the habenula is required for learning to avoid threatening situations in zebrafish.
Female Sea Urchins Hedge Their Bets In Mating Game
Female sea urchins that have many mates also have higher offspring survival rates.
Adaptability, The Achilles Heel Of Gut Bacteria
The ability to switch between oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor environments could also be the downfall of gut bacteria.
How DNA Damage Leads To Cancer
Scientists have identified the protein Rad54B as a key regulator of genomic stability, making it a potential target for cancer therapy.
Fujifilm Ramps Up Avigan Production For Ebola Trials
Clinical trials using Fujifilm's Avigan against Ebola are set to begin in Guinea by mid-November.
How Slime Mold Move Long Distances
A study of how slime molds sense direction could lead to a better understanding of wound healing and immune cell migration in humans.
